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Glenn William Thompson is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 15th congressional district since 2009. A member of the Republican Party, Thompson has focused on issues such as agriculture, healthcare, and veterans' affairs during his time in office. He has been involved in various legislative efforts aimed at supporting rural communities and promoting economic growth in Pennsylvania. Thompson has also served on several committees, contributing to discussions on national policy and local concerns.
A durable medical equipment supplier recently sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services over Medicare's competitive bidding program. In February, the judge dismissed the case, stating the supplier had no jurisdiction because…
Tomorrow the House will vote on the Supporting Knowledge and Investing in Lifelong Skills Act, or SKILLS Act. With 12 million Americans out of work and 3.6 million job openings unfilled, the SKILLS Act will modernize and reform our Federal…
The only way to get our economy growing stronger is to take an honest account of the fiscal problems we face and put forward serious policies to address these challenges--it is called budgeting. A fundamental part of governing entails…
Good morning, everyone. This hearing of the Subcommittee on Conservation, Energy, and Forestry to discuss the National Forest management and its impacts on rural economies and communities, will come to order.
The Federal Reserve, on Wednesday, March 6, released an edition of its so-called ``beige book'' that said that the President's Affordable Care Act is being cited as a reason for layoffs and a slowdown in the economy and a slowdown in…
I look forward to a productive discussion on how we can be certain the Forest Service is doing everything within reason to produce a stronger rural America.
These communities rely on us to be good stewards of these Federal lands. The people who live in those communities depend on well-managed National Forests to foster jobs and economic opportunity.
The forest products industry employs almost 900,000 people across the country, not including jobs directly supporting the industry.
Forestry plays an important role in the rural economy. The forest product industry employs almost 900,000 people across the country not including jobs directly supporting the industry, and in 2012, the forest products industry had an…
March 6 is the day we ``Spread the Word to End the Word,'' an ongoing effort by Special Olympics, Best Buddies, and many others to raise the consciousness of society about the hurtful effects of the word ``retard'' and to encourage people…
This year the United States Treasury received more revenue than any year in the history of our Nation, yet we will spend a third more than we take in. Clearly, we do not have a revenue problem. We have a spending problem. The Budget…
It amazes me that we discriminate against U.S. forest products and yet that program promotes foreign products.
I mean, it amazes me that we discriminate against U.S. forest products and yet that program, which is a Federal program, promotes foreign products.
Today I rise to recognize more than 20,000 individuals who represent the Pennsylvania Special Olympics. The Special Olympics is about people helping people. It's a global movement that has flourished due to the commitment and passion of…
The Congressional Natural Gas Caucus has relaunched with a four-member bipartisan leadership team in order to expand efforts and organizational resources in the 113th Congress. Despite a fragile economic recovery, the Nation is witnessing…
It's been almost 300 days since the House first acted to replace sequestration with targeted reforms that achieve the same level of deficit reduction without harming the economy, yet the Senate has failed to act. The administration states…
We're hearing a lot about sequestration on the news, the American people are, and I just want to run down sequestration by the numbers. You know, it's been 290 days since I and my Republican colleagues voted for the first of two bills to…
On Tuesday, the President stated, ``with renewed confidence,'' the ``state of our Union is stronger.'' I know that the President would certainly like that to be the case, but I wonder: Is the confidence stronger for the more than 22…
In February we celebrate National Recreational Therapy Month. Leading a healthy life means not only the absence of illness, but a level of physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and leisure well-being, which is the underlying focus of the…
I think your testimony, as well as, Mr. Chairman, the testimony of other witnesses we have had on this issue certainly has been enlightening, in terms of the importance of helium, strategically, to this country and, whether it is…
Without reforms, by the year 2020, the interest alone paid on our national debt by American taxpayers will cost $1 trillion per year--money that could otherwise be used to educate our kids or put aside for those most in need. Most would…
Today I rise to congratulate Dan Fisher, the superintendent for the Bald Eagle School District in Centre County, Pennsylvania, on his upcoming retirement and for his 40 years of education service. Dan Fisher began his education career at…
The only way for Washington to control its spending problem is to start budgeting, and budgeting responsibly. House Republicans have passed responsible budgets for 2 consecutive years that restore economic growth and reduce our deficits…
Friday marks the annual March for Life, and I look forward to joining the thousands of constituents that will journey to Washington to be the voice of the unborn and champions for their protection. Without abortion, we can only imagine…
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